EDU8012X - Designing Instruction for Connection and Relevance

Course Description

In every classroom, an extremely varied group of students gathers to learn. These students differ across many demographic factors. Today’s educators must be adept in reaching all learners in the classroom. In this course, students will develop an understanding of how to adapt instructional approaches to the needs of students, taking into consideration epistemological and axiological perspectives unique to each individual in the classroom. Educators consistently search for ways to maximize student success in the classroom. Effective teaching has significant ramifications for educational outcomes. One of the best ways to ensure classroom practices are best suited to improving student outcomes is through the application of instructional approaches to meet the needs of all learners.      

Key Benefits

• 100% online self-paced course.
• No prior experience required.
• No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.

Learning Modules Include

• Unit 1: Understanding the Learner’s Perspective 
• Unit 2: Planning with Awareness and Intention
• Unit 3: Adjusting Content for Relevance and Engagement

Course Learning Outcomes

• Explore how students’ experiences influence their learning and participation.  
• Evaluate classroom approaches that reflect the varied backgrounds of learners.  
• Adapt teaching materials to support meaningful engagement for all students. 

Requirements to Enroll

No application is needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admission requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer and internet knowledge.

Estimated Time to Completion

This course can be completed in 1 hour. 

Access Time

Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

CEUs and PDUs

• CEUs- 0.1 National University Continuing Education Units

Certificate of Completion

 After completion of all course units and earning a 100% class progress, learners will be awarded an official National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.

Refund Policy

We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.

To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.

How to Access My Course

Allow up to 24 hours after enrollment for the course to appear in Brightspace. (An error will appear if accessed before 24 hours)

Follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
2. Click “Login”, then “Student Login”
3. Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
4. In your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
5. Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.